Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) announced a new family of eight-bit Flash microcontrollers (MCUs) with new advanced motor control peripherals that deliver efficiency, quiet operation, great range, and extend the life of motors in automotive, industrial, appliance and consumer applications. The 40-pin PIC18F4331/4431 and 28-pin PIC18F2331/2431 microcontrollers provide a complete solution for precise and energy-efficient […]
ON Semiconductor Corp. (Phoenix, AZ) announced that it has filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to the offer, from time to time, of up to 46 million shares of common stock by the company, and up to 17.25 million shares of common stock by TPG Advisors II Inc., […]
ON Semiconductor Corp. (Phoenix, AZ) announced that it has successfully refinanced approximately $48 million of the term loans under its senior secured bank facility with the proceeds of a new loan provided to the company's joint venture in Leshan, China, by the China Construction Bank. The new loan facility is comprised of two $24 million […]
Central Semiconductor Corp. (Hauppauge, NY) announced its CMLSH-4 and CMLSH-4DO PICOmini™ surface-mount Schottky diodes, which are rated at 40V (maximum) peak repetitive...
Fuzhou Canwell Trading Co. Ltd. (China) announced the availability of its type CD60 capacitor that is used for motor starting. With a...
Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (Migdal Haemek, Israel) and Siliconix Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) announced that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed for a long-term manufacturing and supply arrangement between the parties. Pursuant to the terms of the MOU, Siliconix will place with Tower orders valued at approximately $200 million for the purchase of semiconductor […]
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (San Jose, CA) recently revealed that it is looking outside chips for some of its future growth, and has entered the solar panel business. It's an offshoot field for Cypress, but solar cells are made on wafers, similar to the way chips are made. Cypress sells its solar cells to companies that […]
International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced a new series of high-current, ultra-low dropout (ULDO) linear voltage regulators in high-density, hermetic...
Linear Technology Corp. (LTC, Milpitas, CA) announced its new LT1943, a high-current, quad-output, adjustable switching regulator developed specifically for 22in and larger...
Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc. (TAEC, Japan and Irvine, CA) announced that many of its extensive line of power semiconductor package types will be manufactured using either lead-free packaging or lead-free finishes. To accommodate customers that are not making the transition to lead-free manufacturing, the company will continue to offer power semiconductor components in the […]
Intevac Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) announced the death of H. Joseph Smead, a member of the company's board of directors. Smead provided the majority of funding to found Intevac in 1991. He served as a company director and as a member of various board committees throughout his tenure. During his career, Smead contributed greatly to […]
National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) introduced its LM5025 integrated 100V pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller for forward converters with the active clamp/reset...
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Seoul, Korea) announced the expansion of its Suzhou, China, facility with a new assembly and final test line, and a research and development center for semiconductor package technology and local engineering support. The new center, Samsung Semiconductor China Research and Development Co. Ltd., is also located at the Suzhou Industrial Park, […]
TT electronics plc (Boone, NC) announced its acquisition of optoelectronic manufacturer Optek Technology Inc. (Carrollton, TX) from privately held Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corp. (DKM). Optek will expand TT electronics' sensor portfolio, adding optoelectronic as well as fiber optic technology to the extensive offering of automotive sensors, hybrid assemblies and passive components from TT electronics divisions. Optek has […]
Pulse Engineering Inc. (San Diego, CA) introduced the PG0137 Series of low-profile, low-cost, small-footprint, high-power, surface-mount (SMT) inductors for dc/dc converters used...